A total of 330 young people in Elgeyo Marakwet County have completed digital skills training under the Huawei DigiTruck programme.
The programme is aimed at helping young people gain practical technology skills that can be used to find jobs, start online businesses and pursue further training.
The initiative is a partnership between the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and Huawei, with Computers for Schools Kenya and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner supporting its implementation.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, who was the chief guest, said digital skills had become an important part of everyday life and the job market.
Wandayi also commended the use of Kenya Power infrastructure for the fibre network’s expansion, stating that the expansion had already contributed to improved connectivity.
ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui encouraged the graduates to continue learning and use their acquired skills to develop innovative solutions that can create employment opportunities and benefit their communities.
According to Tanui, there will be need for collaboration from the government, private sectors, and communities in order to expand the digital inclusion.
The 330 graduates can now utilize the acquired skills to tap into opportunities within the digital economy, such as working and doing businesses online, in addition to furthering training in the field.
The program is expected to play a part in ensuring increased digital skills access among youth in Elgeyo Marakwet and other regions in the country.
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, among other local leaders, government officers, Huawei representatives, trainees, and community members attended the graduation ceremony.
